Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coins

Commemorative Coins
Issued in 1997
1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Reverse
1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Reverse
1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Obverse
1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Obverse

Coin Description

Reverse

Gold: A baseball is the central element in this design. Superimposed on the baseball are the years of Robinson's life (1919–1972) and the inscription, "Legacy of Courage," in the center.

Silver: Features the 50th anniversary logo of the Jackie Robinson Foundation surrounded by two of Mr. Robinson's accomplishments: "Rookie of the Year 1947" and "Hall of Fame 1962."

Obverse

Gold: The portrait of Jackie Robinson on the front of this coin shows him in his later years. After his career in baseball, he devoted much time to helping low-income children and as a leader in the civil rights movement.

Silver: Shows Robinson sliding into home plate as he did during the 1955 World Series.

The Story

This coin commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier and his legacy.

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1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Reverse
1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Reverse
1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Obverse
1997 Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Obverse